Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Jake A. Helmuth

Jake A. Helmuth

Nov 26, 2019

Jake A. Helmuth, 90, of Bartlett, formerly of Fresno, CA, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 under the compassionate treatment of JourneyCare Hospice at Northwest Community Hospital. Born February 9, 1929 in Fresno, California. Jacob was a great baseball catcher and played in the minor leagues. He loved to teach, having taught at every level before retiring as a High School...

Daniel George

Daniel George

Nov 26, 2019

Daniel Christopher George, 64, of Schaumburg for 31 years, formerly of Nova Scotia Canada passed away peacefully November 26, 2019. Dan was the beloved husband of Amy (nee Boman); loving father of Daniel William, John Henry (Helen Kurtz), Elizabeth Marie, James Nicholas, Sarah Michelle, Hannah Pearl, Chloe Patricia, Joseph Patrick and Zachary Quinn George; proud grandfather of Evelyn Mae and...

Donald Schrubbe

Donald Schrubbe

Nov 25, 2019

Donald "Don" C. Schrubbe, 75, of Elgin, Died Monday, November 25, 2019 in Elgin. Born October 30, 1944 in Chicago. Don enjoyed his 1978 Corvette, was a gun enthusiast and liked to hunt deer. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughters and cheering them on at their sporting events. Beloved husband of 50 years to Linda...

Frank Niziolek

Frank Niziolek

Nov 25, 2019

Frank A. Niziolek, 89, an avid golfer with a remarkable sense of humor from Itasca, passed away Monday, November 25. Beloved husband of Dorothy(nee Johnson); loving father of John(Katrina) and Frank(Marnie); proud grandfather of Tayler(Gina), Frank, Briana, Meghan, Danielle, and Mary; dear brother of the late Sophie(the late Al) Orgorzalek, the late Walter, the late Joseph(the late Marjorie), the late...

Ralph Dykstra

Ralph Dykstra

Nov 24, 2019

Ralph Dykstra, 85, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, November 24. A Navy Veteran, Ralph was a former Boy Scout leader, avid square dancer, and volunteer fire fighter in Harvey. Loving husband of the late Joan(nee Wilson); beloved father of Jim(Sharee), Carole(Mark) Fetzko, Catherine(Johnny) Ellison, and Roger(Kathleen); proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; dear brother of the late...

Stanley Schmidt

Stanley Schmidt

Nov 22, 2019

Stanley R. Schmidt, 87, of Roselle, was born December 3, 1931 to Stanley F. and Martha (nee Ochocki), and died November 22, 2019. Stan was the beloved husband of Joan (nee Smyrski) for 60 years; loving father of Annette (Thomas) Yassen, Richard (Karen) Schmidt, Michael (Diane) Schmidt; proud grandfather of Madelyn (Jason) Batey, Suzanne Yassen, Marjorie (Austin) Peck, Henry, Heidi,...

Doris Williamson

Doris Williamson

Nov 21, 2019

Services for Doris K. Williamson, of Hanover Park, IL formerly of Apollo, PA will be private. Doris was an elementary teacher at Kiski Area School in Vandergrift, PA. for 36 years. She is the beloved wife of 66 years of David G.l; loving mother of Lynn (Michael) Miller and the late David R.; cherished grandmother of David (Elizabeth) and James;...

Dorothy Breitenstein

Dorothy Breitenstein

Nov 20, 2019

Dorothy Breitenstein, Beloved wife of the late Charles H.; loving mother of Janet (Gary) Stachula, Steve (Robin) Breitenstein, Laura (Mike) Witowicz and the late Deborah; dear grandmother of Matthew (Jessi), Katie (Anthony), Steven (Nora), Amanda (Igor), Ethan, Cordel, Ashley, Ryan, Alexis, Brianna, Allison, Jenny (Dan), John; caring great grandmother of Logan, Laila, Shay and Nell; adored daughter of the late...

James Bledsoe

James Bledsoe

Nov 20, 2019

James A. Bledsoe, 66, and avid Bears fan of Elk Grove Village, passed away Wednesday, November 20. Beloved husband of Louise(nee Panek); loving father of Jamie(Bill) Webb; proud grandfather of Madelyn and William; dear brother of Michael and David(Robin). Visitation Sunday, November 24 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett....

Frederick Meier

Frederick Meier

Nov 19, 2019

Frederick A. Meier (74) of Lake In The Hills, Beloved partner of Judy Rafferty; cherished father of Stefanie Thomas and Rob (Mel) Meier; cherished step father of Cindy Carlson, Chrissy (Bob) Insalato, Mike Froelich and Jackie McCoy-Hoven; dear grandfather of Matthew, Nicholas Thomas and Lizzie Meier; Dear Step Grandfather Caitlin, Kelly Carlson, Dakota, Nolan McCoy, Joe Wylie, Emily Insalato and...

Amy Angell

Amy Angell

Nov 18, 2019

Amy E. Angell (nee Hapl), 47, of Bartlett, died Monday, November 18, 2019 surrounded by family. Born February 24, 1972 in Elk Grove Village. Amy was a huge sports fan. She especially enjoyed White Sox, Blackhawks, the Florida Gators, watching NASCAR and lived for watching her sons sporting events. She will be missed by her family and friends. Beloved wife...

Michael Rybacki

Michael Rybacki

Nov 18, 2019

Michael E. Rybacki, 69, an avid baseball fan and train collector of Medinah, passed away Monday, November 18. Beloved husband of Paula(nee Carroll); devoted father of Ann Giambri and Robert; proud grandfather of Devin, Jenna, Alyssa, Dresdin, and Gian; dear son of the late Michael and the late Lorraine(nee Mnichowicz); fond brother of James and the late Leon(Sandy) and the...

Ashley Vaughan

Ashley Vaughan

Nov 17, 2019

Ashley Patricia Vaughan, 32, of South Elgin, died Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born February 2, 1987 in Berwyn. Ashley always gave 100% to her family and friends and loved being a mom. Her home is filled with photos and crafts and all of the projects she so loved doing with the kids. She was a caregiver by nature and always...

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